
Head: Tracey Hartley
An accessible boys' grammar school in Buckinghamshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
5 mi
Applications
715
Offers Made
180
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
You can check if you reside within our catchment area for 2026 admissions by using the Buckinghamshire Council catchment area checker
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals against decisions not to admit students are heard by the Independent Appeals Panel (IAP) for John Hampden Grammar School
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min). John Hampden Grammar School is an outstanding school with exceptional academic success. Children need to take the Transfer Test to go to a Buckinghamshire Grammar School. Late transfer testing for Year 8 and Year 9 is dealt with by Buckinghamshire Council. School motto is #BeMore.
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
72.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
72%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.69
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
97%
Higher Education
+29pp vs grammar avg
58%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
356 entries
50%
+3.9pp vs school
Chemistry
342 entries
50%
+3.9pp vs school
Physics
342 entries
50%
+3.9pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
14 entries
0%
-46.1pp vs school
French
94 entries
38%
-7.8pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
116 entries
50%
+5.5pp vs school
Chemistry
116 entries
50%
+5.5pp vs school
Business Studies
78 entries
50%
+5.5pp vs school
Watch list
Logic / Philosophy
5 entries
0%
-44.5pp vs school
Music
5 entries
0%
-44.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,271 / 1,150(111%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
1:20.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
95.31%
Qualified Teachers
4.85%
Absence Rate
9.52%
Persistent Absence
The school occupies a 35-acre site with modern teaching facilities, science laboratories, sports facilities including playing fields and gymnasium, performing arts facilities, library, and sixth form centre.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with study areas, computer access, and extensive collection of books and digital resources to support curriculum and independent study
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to IT infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance and improvement of facilities
JHGS reaches regional and national levels of competition across several sports. Since 2018 JHGS has reached national final stages of Swimming, Table Tennis, Squash and Cross Country. Successful at County and Regional level within Rugby, Football, Hockey, Handball, Cricket and Athletics
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Links with local primary schools, charity fundraising events, community volunteering opportunities, and support for local community projects
Uniform
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School Meals
Children who come from lower income homes may be eligible to apply for Free School Meals
Homework Policy
Homework timetable available for September 2025 onwards with formal assessment policy outlined in Parental Guide to Assessment.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations for behaviour and conduct. Three-stage disciplinary process with detentions, isolation, and exclusion as sanctions. Rewards system includes house points and achievement assemblies.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND support team, learning support assistants, individual education plans for students with additional needs, and close liaison with parents and external agencies
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
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Route 104 from Marlow, Route 321 from Chesham
Nearest Station: High Wycombe
Transport Info
Located on Hampden Road, High Wycombe. Accessible by bus routes 40, 41, and 800. Limited parking available on site.
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